ABOUT US
The WISE club is a community organization committed to making positive contributions to our Cook County community through philanthropic giving and service.
Building on the honored traditions of the Grand Marais Lionesses, our priorities focus on children, education, and community well-being. We connect with a broad range of ages, backgrounds, causes, and aspirations.
We welcome new members! Contact Karen Blackburn for information at karenb@boreal.org.
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WISE holds regular board meetings at 5:30pm, often followed by a 6:30 member social, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Cook County Higher Education. We also plan quarterly member events to share WISE information, feature projects, have fun, and encourage social connection among members. Contact us for more information.

OUR BOARD

laurie spry
President

karen blackburn
Vice- President

heidi anderson
Past President

Tamra schneider
Secretary
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virginia Palmer
Co-Treasurer

Carrie palmer
Co-Treasurer

ginny padzieski
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jean spry
Member at Large

Karen Kritta
Member at Large